🧊 CodeFreeze for VS Code
A lightweight and efficient Visual Studio Code extension that enables toggling read-only mode for any file using a keyboard shortcut, context menu, or Command Palette. Protect your files from accidental edits with clear visual indicators and persistent state across sessions.
Demo
https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/9d6a934d-0e46-47b5-96a8-cb093ad7bf69
✨ Features
- Toggle Read-Only Mode: Use
Ctrl+Alt+F (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+Alt+F (macOS) to lock/unlock files
- Visual Indicators: Prominent status bar indicators show when a file is locked
- Command Palette Integration: Access via
Ctrl+Shift+P and search for "CodeFreeze: Toggle Read-Only Mode"
- Context Menu Support: Right-click a file to toggle read-only mode
- Persistent State: Read-only status persists across editor sessions
- Status Bar Indicator: Displays the current mode (Read-Only /Editable)
📥 Installation
- Open VS Code
- Go to the Extensions view (
Ctrl+Shift+X or Cmd+Shift+X)
- Search for "CodeFreeze"
- Click Install to add the extension
- Reload VS Code if prompted
Alternatively, install via the VS Code Marketplace or by running:
code --install-extension CodeFreeze
🚀 Usage
Open any file in VS Code. Toggle CodeFreeze:Read Only mode using one of these methods:
- Keyboard Shortcut: Press
Ctrl+Alt+F (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+Alt+F (macOS)
- Command Palette: Press
Ctrl+Shift+P, then type Toggle Read-Only Mode
- Context Menu: Right-click the file in the editor and select
Toggle Read-Only Mode
When locked, the file cannot be edited or saved, and a status bar indicator confirms the mode.
🔧 Extension Settings
This extension contributes the following settings:
CodeFreeze.toggle: Command to toggle CodeFreeze for the active file
You can customize the keyboard shortcut in VS Code's Keyboard Shortcuts settings.
⚠️ Known Issues
No known issues at this time.
📝 Release Notes
0.1.0
- Initial release of the CodeFreeze extension
- Features include keyboard shortcut, Command Palette, context menu, and status bar integration
0.1.0
- Read-only mode edit bug fixed
👥 Contributing
Contributions are welcome! To contribute:
- Fork the repository
- Create a feature branch
- Submit a pull request
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